Problem: It also happens on 2021-2023 Toyota CHR with 8A proximity key. It’s all keys lost situation, tried AKL smart box reset using Autel IM508S but failed. The smart box has 27 PIN connector so the 30 PIN cable will not fit.… Continue Reading
It’s a Mercedes Benz W220 older model with K-line. All keys have lost. w220 (k) kline you cannot read it by IR or by OBD unless you have a working key. Some of them are different and you can make… Continue Reading
Question: Does Yanhua Mini ACDP2 power up VAG MQB48 cluster? Would it light up the cluster to show me if the cluster is working on the bench? Answer: Yes. With the YANHUA MQB YH-OBD Platform, you can power up… Continue Reading
New protocol available on your AutoTuner Tool for the 1.6 THP PureTech GPF, Hybrid2, and Hybrid4 engines! This major update covers the 1.6 THP PureTech GPF petrol engines, and more importantly, the highly popular plug-in hybrid variants (Hybrid2 and Hybrid4).… Continue Reading
A common issue encountered when coding 8A keys for PSA Smart vehicles: the keyless system (Keyless Entry) not activating after programming using AUTEL MaxiIM IM508/IM608 or other programmers. The root cause often lies in differences within the key’s EEPROM data. In this… Continue Reading
Great news! The cheap CGDI K2 key tool released a new software version 5.7.0 on April 2nd, 2026. CGDI K2 V5.7.0 Added the function to generate dealer keys for VAG MQB49 5C/5D models. Optimized the read and write speed… Continue Reading
Problem: After writing the Renault SID321 ECU with Flex programmer via OBD, the car does not start. After writing obd, the connection was lost. Then tried it with the bench. No luck. The ECU now has no communication. Any solution?… Continue Reading
CG100X programmer comes with 1 year free update. What function will lost when software expires? You can use it when the subscription expires, but only “older” stuff. Things that have star by their name, you need to have active… Continue Reading
Topdon Technology released a new ONE series professional diagnostic scanners in 2026 including Topdon ONE, ONE Lite, ONE Plus and ONE Pro. What is the difference among these scanners? Check the comparison below: Topdon ONE Lite vs ONE vs ONE… Continue Reading
Magic Motorsport Flex 7.54.0.0 just dropped and brought RFT (Ready For Tuning) for VAG 2.0 TDI (2022-2024) locked Bosch MD1CS004 ECU. The new Flex update 7.54.0.0 has just been released, allowing you to manage the unlocking of protected ECUs installed… Continue Reading
Problem: Got the Lonsdor 2015-2018 JLR smart key. Tried to program this key with Lonsdor K518 device but failed. It said the device does not match the key’s area. How to fix it? Solution: You may get the Chinese version Lonsdor JLR… Continue Reading
Problem: Tried to copy BMW G series BDC2 and BDC3 encrypted keys with Lonsdor K518 Pro, it says the credit is insufficient. The device already has BDC2/BDC3 license activated. Solution: Your K518 pro device now has 7 credits only. Each BMW… Continue Reading
Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Plus is about to release a new upgrade that allows modifying the ID of original MQB49 5C and 5D keys. The testing feature is currently available (check test feature 187). The official release is coming soon.… Continue Reading
Problem: After reading a Skoda MQB49 5C key with keydiy kd-x4, the chip no longer recognised. Anyone had similar issue? The coil copper wire affects the chip recognition? Solution: This is common on VAG MQB49 5c keys. The coil is… Continue Reading
Problem: Autotuner has a problem reading EDC17 ECUs (i.e edc17c18 bench, no connection error.). It works via OBD ok but not bench. Tested ECU with another tool and works. Open the circuit board and found this component is burnt. Which… Continue Reading
